Beloved, bitter, or drop of the sea
Myriam is the French and archaic form of the Hebrew name Miriam. While the exact etymology is debated, it likely stems from the Egyptian word 'mry', meaning beloved, or the Hebrew 'marar', meaning bitter. It is a significant name in both the Old and New Testaments.
Less common today
Myriam isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,670 in 2003.
Famous Lebanese singer and entertainer
Grammy-nominated Chilean singer-songwriter
Renowned Spanish archaeologist and Egyptologist
Romanian composer and pianist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
